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The reputation of the we'll known house of Sperry & Barnes, New Haven, Conn, extends all over the world, and all goods bearing their brapd and trademark are guaranteed to have England. q
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The Flynt granite company shipped an engine bed-stone Tuesday to the Ash land cotton company at Jewett City, which was Is feet long, three feet wide and 13 feet ihtck and weighed six tons. It was sent within three days after the order was received.
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The ordination of Rev. MT. Priest of Monson will occur Dec. 13, Dr. Pullman of Lynn preaching the sermon. President Capen of Tufts college and Dr. Leonard of Tufts divinity school will also be pres. ent. The day following the Union Asso- citation, composed of Is Universalist par ishes, will meet ill Central Hall.
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l1NOOD RELIABLE WOOD OHOPPERSI N WANTED-At South Willington, to cat coo to |
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Philadelphia Sunday school teacher-Now, children, am going to tell you about the prophet Daniel, who was thrown into den of lions
 New scholar (fresh from New York)-Have you only just got onto that here ?-TGH RSts.
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~ T. HANSON, Attorney and Counsel Oo Tor at Law, over Stafford springs Post Gfics.
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Y HI. REED, Attorney at Law, office in Q . Spellmanls building, Main-st.
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-28

She aid her hands on Musgrsve's arm,
while looking at aim with inexpressi6le
sweetness III her eyes. "Reggie never
tod Us of this terrible, episode till now"
"Ee is modest mSh, you see," re
piled Musgrave, sniling down ct the
speaker.
81 was very different then, Musgrave,
from what am now" said Talbot, some
what mourniully.
~ heaTd OF your case, and your being
invalided home; but you viii get ever ell
this, cd fellow, hope"
"Never-nevern replied Reggie, ard
be shook his head satly-so sadly that
Melenie felt her heart wrung for him,
and announced that now they must re-
turn home.
"Hsve / your permission TO caIl at
Rose COTTAGE" asked Sir Brisco, in a
low voice, and with diflldence and hest
talon
81 an at home in the afternoon, gen
orally" replied Melanie, growing some
what pale with annoyance, as she fore
saw ell that permission might include;
"but," CHE added, "my uncle is in town
just now"
"When ne returns, Their, shall leave 8
oarG-WG are nelghOors, you k.1W--
though you deem me but mere acq1ala+-
once-Gfter SILL" he added in lower
tone, which made her grow paler still,
while her eyes dropped.
Come with Captain Lonsdale, ne
knows UGcie Grimshaw," said MeIanie,
feeling little desperate. "And Reggie
will, an sure, always DE glad 10 zee
you," she added to Musgraye; "YCu will
nave so much in commoa to talk s5out."
covert glance full OF sweetest meap-
ing, was exchange d Guns cen by Others
between Melsrie and Montsgue Ions
dale, and the parties separated, where
the narrow wooded pathway Joined me
high road, the Husser dragging the
wheel chair Of Reggie, Dick showing De
| hind, the Bngo in al ecstacy Of barking
by his side. To the Royal Eusssr, there
was certainly novelty in this new
woIB; but it had in il that which
some Cna describes as ".be delightful
sense CT doing CT playing ST something,
which survives with most people fiom
their childhood, and the indulgence
whereof, SEEM, fer q tine, to brig that
CO ldnocd back, with its inconsf ootDce.
trj 'fm"n. aD6 free hapninefs II And
w1.n UIci1 Grims hsw .tii reinrr. lie
heard ~ lbe re- c nj'r with pleasure. SID
rubbed his harGo in the eXuotraICe O. his
satisfaction. But to Melanie, the ioy thst
Lonsdale was so near her, was over
clouded by the knowledge Of whose guest
ne wss there.
TO Be Continued Next TeetI :
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-28

Is Zen drons~f Angostaye Eaters imsart ds-
flieious fa9pr to all cold drinks and preyegS
Malaria sa&d SuHmer Diseases. TrY1t and you
will neysf Re withous e. Manufactured only By
DR.. j. s. B. Siegert Sons.
Morris, Cascarbe is good Tor chinren.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-16
GULF ROUTE!
Kansas City. Fort Scot & Gulf
Railroad

Offers you the most pleasant and deSir-
able route to Kansas City and I'll points
East, North and West; to Ne 'phis and
all points South.
At Kansas City, come, .Ons are
made in Union Depot with al through
trains for Chicago. st, Louis md the
East; to St. Paul, Denver, SAL Fran
cisco, Portland, and the !; est and
Northwest. Via this line. ire train
with Free Reclining Chair ar and
Pullman Buffet Sleeping ca runs to
Memphis, Tenn; through Co.. :. Kansas
City to Bristol via Chattanooga and
Knoxville. There is no other direct
route from the west to Jacksonville,
Pensacola. Nashville, Chattanooga and
all Southern cities.
This route, via HoXie, is over one
hundred miles the shortest line to Lit
tie Rock, Hot Springs, and points in
Arkansas.
Write for large map and timetables,
showing through connections.
Before purchasing your tickets, call
upon ticket agent of this Company
OF write to the Undersigned for rates.
Special rates and arrangements for
parties and their mOvables, going South
to locate.
Send for copy of Missouri and Kan
sas Farmer, giving full Information rel
ative to the cheap lands of Southwest
Missouri. Mailed free.
J. E. LOCKWOOD,
Gen1. Pass. & Ticket Agt.,
Kansas City, Mo.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-16
An Avant Courier.

The Barrett circus bill posting and
advertising car pulled into town yester-
day, from the West, leaving about one
O'Clock to-day for Clay Center. The
large bill boards throughout the city
have been handsomely covered over
with bright and vari-cOlored printing,
and the show windows filled with hang
erS and Autographs. Fred Davis, the
gentlemanly advertising contracting
agent, we found slowed away in his
snug little den III the center of the car.
Here he prepares himself for war
against the innocent and guileless
country journalist. In one end of the
car are the bills, filed away so as to
avoid any confusion also room for
making the paste and keeping the ma
terials, for the knights Of the pot and
paste brush. In the other end Of the
car the berths of the men are comfOrta-
bly arranged, and underneath may be
seen drawer after drawer. filled with
hangers, bills and printing of every de-
scriptiOn. A large number of newSpa-
per cuts are also carried, and take up
considerable space. After spending
few minutes with Mr., Davis, (whO by
the way, looks enough like Doc. Nc
Master to be his twin brother,) in
pleasant conversation, we withdrew,
well pleased with our visit, and assured
that Barrett's show viii be everything
it is represented.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-16

The ties are being laid on Third st.
to-day for the street railway.
DR.. lakewood yesterday performed
another one of his fine operations.
One of Onr young business men is
mourning the untimely disappearance
of his partner. WHO, he says, has col
lected $4,000 Of his money, and
skipped for other parts.
Fred Bolster is the possessor of the
finest single set of harness in town. and
will cut swell when he first shows up
with it. The harness was purchased of
j. l.. WOrley, 81 Broadway.
The funeral services of the late Mrs.
Annie Shearer were held yesterday
afternoon at the Presbyterian church,
in the presence of a number of friends
of the deceased. Rev. DR.. McKeehan
preached the sermon.
Doc. Phelps is the proud father of an
eight pound boy, who made his first ap-
pearance upon the stage of life at an
early hour this morning. The proper
thing to do in case like this, Doc, is
to set up the cigars to the journalistic
fraternity.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-16
Neighborhood News.

Prof. Jewett, who was one OF the
lucky parties in our recent lot drawing,
was in town to-day. He wants big
money before he will consent to part
with his Observation-Disclosures Cap
Shedf.
Rev. Father Bell, the old veteran
United Brethren minister, from near
Abilene. preached at their church near
this city last Sunday morning and
evening. - YIN. L. Gellett
and II. NJ. Reaugh welt TO the city OF
Abilene. to negotiate our schooi bonds
which were voted by this district last
Monday. That means a good school
house right away. MISS LIZ
zie Haston. the accomplished daughter
of our worthy townsman a: A. Has
ton. has returned from Abilene
BanRs,' Register.
The HOPE Dispatch copies our article
about o. L. Moore; and comments
thuSly:
1T is perhaps a little early to GGrfii-
menes Ril advance movement in this di-
rection, but 1t is time that we begin to
cast around and ascertain what timber
we have to choose from; Gnd we have
no hesitancy in saying that no better
choice can be made than the one alluded
to above. As a lawyer, Mr.. Moore
stands as high as any in the district
and we have no doubt that, should ne
permit his name to be used, he will be
the next Judge of this judicial district. "
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-16

morning with gang of 300 men.
They will reach Enterprise Monday
next. A small motor will be run by
water power to furnish electric lights,
SO the bridge men can work night and
day on the Enterprise X. K. bridge.
And we will soon have electric lights
in the town. Ehrsam will use the power
that runs the machine shops during
the day, and the expense will be COM
paritively nothing"
Il was up to the board of trade rooms
the other night, when Mr.. Pratt made
the proposition in regard to establish
ing bridge manufacturing company
here. His proposition was fair and ap-
peared feasible. The majority of the
members present were very much In
terested, and favorable to the scheme,
but Mr.. - threw cold water on the
move. Coming from him, under all the
circumstances, l think it was in bad
TASTE" was remarked by one of our
quiet, but most influential business
men.
l was talking with one of Our
this morning. In the course
of the conversation | mentioned the
fact that there was great deal of sick
ness and any number of petty ailments,
among our people just at present. He
answered: "Well, its bad time of the
year, and the weather has good deal
to do with it, but I'll tell you one thing,
and that is. as long as Abilene has
water works, and no sewerage, she is
bound to be more or less unhealthy in
warm weather. You can gamble on
that fact
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-16
Johnson's Universal Cyclop@dia.
INDIANA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,

Terre Haute, Indiana, March Is, 1884.
"JOhnsons Universal CyclOpedia has been in
use in this Institution ever since its publication,
We have several sets of other cyclopPdias, both
English and American, and six sets of JOhnspn's,
We make more use OF JphnsQn's than Of any
other, and probably more than OF all Others II is
avery convenient reference book, because Of the
cOmpactness Of its matter. 1t contains what the
student wants most to know, and Is very free
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consider it an invaluable aid to those pursuing
course of study in this institution"
GEO. P. BROWN, President
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT CITY SCHOOLS
Frankfort, Indiana, April -, 1884.
sin the Frankfort schools there are nine sets of
cyclOp9diaS-nearly seventy vOlumes-and have
no hesitation In commencing Johnsons as being
for all purposes, regardless of price or size the
best and most frequently Consulted OF all. Fam
lilies need the encyclopaedia to supplement the
newspaper; schools need it To supplement the
teacher and the textbook. cyclOpaedia bought
RICHARD G.. BOONE, Superintendent,
From II. i. NoRToS, Of the State Normal school,
California. ''
LAS general reference book it is unsurpassed
by any rival"
From Hon. H. II. HAIeHT, Ex-Governor Of Cali
fornia.
sJohnsons Cyclopgdia Is far superior to any
cyclOpedia yet published Ia this country, and will
render those which have preceded it Of little
practical value"
From the REV. j. Ii. ACTON, formerly Pastor NJ.
Z. church, Portland, Or.
Possessing strong prejudice in favor of APP
pletons' American Cyclopedia, have taken some
pains to examine Johnson's Universal IA Compare
son with il, and my Indignant IS that, upon the
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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-16
Temporary Organization.

A humber of citizens met in David
SON 81 Davidson's Office last night, and
effected a temporary organization Of
The American Woodman society by
electing b. C, CranstOn to the chair,
and Rev. Zimmerman, secretary. y
committee was appointed tOs make ar
rangements for hati tor meeIlD gg
next Friday night. Odd Fellows hall
has been secured for the purpose, and
at the above mentioned time peZnaa-
nent organization will pe made, and a
charter applied for. so far. about
twenty applications for membership
have been made, but it is eXpeGied that
there will be double that amount pg
the time the next meeting is held.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-16
.9AsHE!?'s CLEVER ELEPHANTS.
Amazing Displays of Intelligence.
Two Elephantine Pugilists.

One OF the striking attractions of S. Ii. Barrett's
New United Monster Shows, which exhibit here,
June Both is the intelligence displayed herd OF
trained elephants. They appear in intricate mil
itary drills, perform musical acts, whirl in may
waltzeS, form tower pyramids and do numerous
other amazing feats. This perfection has only
been attained after years OF hard, unrcmitting
work on the part OF the trainer Prof George
Thompson, a most humane and capable gentle.
man. The two leading elephantine stars are
"Bismarck" and "Jmo,n a male and female,
respective, Of the Asiatlc species. They display
almost humane Intelligence in their part OF the
performances. The jolly trick clown elephants
"DOc" and Ben Butler" share the stellar honors
with their big companions, bismarck and
Juno" Doc and Ben are precoscious pair. Their
antics surpass in humor any OF the business OF
their human cOmpeerS. They wind up their
laughable act with a genuine four-round boxing
bout, In accordance with the rules promulgated
by the famous Marquis of Queensborry. A ref
cree, seconds, time-keeper, bottle holders, and
other realistic accessories are introduced.
glove is attached TO the trunk of each ANIMAL and
at the call OF "time," they smash away at each
other to the infinite delight OF the spectators.
real Knockout contest invariably takes place. I'M
less the police forbid smuggling" In that de-
plorable event, the four-legged puglists spar for
scientific points" only. The admirers OF the
manly art hereabouts have rich treat in store.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-16
District Convention.

The following is the programme of
the Manhattan District Convention of
the Woman's Missionary, Society to be
held in this city on June 18th and 10Th.
THURSDAY, JUNE 10. 4p.m
Devotional meeting, led by Mrs. c. F. Wilder,
Manhattan.
Enrolment OF delegates.
Address OF Welcome, Mrs I. L. Sswell, Abilene,
Response, Mrs. N. ]. Jones, Junction City,
Report. from auxiliaTies,
Report Of District by District sec'y., Mrs. Z. E.
O'Byrne, Harveyville,
Amendment of Committee.
Essay, Mrs Lou D0nnehO0, White City.
Reading, "Pitchers and Lamps, Mrs. ". b.
sweezy, Wakefield.
Essay. Mrs, q. @. Culmer, Louisville.
THURSDAY EVENING, S:00PN.
-" Miss: Letha steile. Junction City.
Essay, DUTY, u, .h Boneil, Abilene
Address, Mrs p. VI. Buck, AIs-H'nlI!
FRIDAY MORNING, SCI p Il.
Devotional exercises.
Essay Mis- Carrie srTsisn. Matt '-'9'
Essay, Mr.. rCrsl-t'ii. osi,iCs4 vEt'NN-
Miscellaneous Gu-spts~
Missionary letter, READ by Miss Jenks, -isliciic.
Reports OF Committees
A cordial invitation is extended TO
all the churches, and also to the public
who have an interest in the work. Mrs
p. M. Buck. a returned Missionary, from
India, win be with US.
Mrs. NJ. A. BARNES,
Sec'y,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-16
The Abilene Carriage Emporium.

Some time during the present week,
the fine stOre-rOOm on Buckeye avenue,
formerly occupied by L. IL. Hern as a
drug store, will be opened up to the
public by the Abilene Carriage Empo-
rum. The store is now being fitted up
for that purpose. Mr.. 7. j. Prender-
CAST will be general manager of the eS-
Enlistment, and as he numbers his
friends throughout Abilene and Dick
inson County by the score, there is no
doubt but what the Emporium will be
a grand financial success, and hold any
amount of patronage. a fine line of
buggies and carriages of all the latest
and most approved makes and styles,
will be carried, and prices are guaran-
teed to suit the purchasers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-06-16
Summer Closing Hours,

We. the merchants of Abilene. hereby
agree to close our places of business
every evening except SATURDAY. evening,
et eight O'Clock, from June 18th. 1887,
an s.na asF September lst, 1887; after sept:
9st fSs7. until April list, 1888, at J
O'Clock, p. m; Sterl & zahner, A; T.
Bishop ]. G. Hamaker & Co, Nc
Padden Bros, A. W. Hargreayes, W.
r. Smith s. Co., Mrs. r. Il. YanSant,
J.B. Case, Keller 6 Tisdale, Brumm \
Workman. A. NJ. Gels, Shane 4 Emig,
E. Keller, John Bennett, E. G. DG9son,
Stoke Bros, ]. S. Durkee, III. Brncke,
Berry BYs. Mercantile Co. Chro mister
& Huntzberger, Shepherd Bros, Finley
& Brewer, L. Il. Faulkner s Co., j. s.
Morse, G. w. Ogden & Co., IL; d.
Hazlett & Co., Geo. c. Kenyon. /. u
McInerney.